Australia, captained by Pat Cummins, is set to face Babar Azam’s Pakistan in match No. 18 of the 2023 World Cup at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, October 20. Both teams have encountered some hurdles in their journey through the tournament, which adds intrigue to this upcoming contest.
Australia is riding high on their recent 5-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, while Pakistan is in need of a swift recovery following their 7-wicket loss to India. With 4 points in 3 matches, Pakistan currently holds a spot in the top four, while Australia is positioned at number 6 with 2 points from 3 matches.
This upcoming clash between Australia and Pakistan can be aptly described as a ‘battle of equals,’ not solely due to their overall ODI stature but because of their recent team form and performance in the 2023 Cricket World Cup. It’s worth noting that both teams are grappling with similar challenges at the moment.
Australia vs Pakistan head-to-head records
Australia and Pakistan have crossed paths in 107 ODIs to date, with Australia emerging victorious in 69 of those encounters. Additionally, there were 3 matches that concluded with no results, and 1 ended in a tie, while Pakistan clinched victory in 34 meetings. In their most recent 3 ODIs, Pakistan secured wins in 2 contests, while Australia emerged victorious in 1.
In World Cup tournament, Australia and Pakistan have squared off 10 times. Australia secured triumph in 6 of these encounters (in 1975, 1987, 1999, 2003, 2015, and 2019), while Pakistan claimed victory in 4 instances (in 1979, 1992, 1999, and 2011).
Australia vs Pakistan Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium offers a balanced opportunity for both pace and spin bowlers, yet the relatively shorter boundaries present an added challenge. Batsmen tend to relish the Bengaluru pitch and frequently amass runs. Given these conditions, captains winning the toss are likely to opt for fielding first and pursuing the target set by their opponents.
A total of 26 ODIs have taken place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Among them, 3 matches ended with no results. Notably, teams batting first secured victory on 12 occasions, while teams defending their totals emerged victorious 11 times. Remarkably, this will mark the first ODI hosted at this venue since January 2020.
Australia vs Pakistan Weather Report
During the daytime in Bengaluru, the temperature is expected to reach as high as 30 degrees, but as the evening progresses, it will gradually become cooler. There is only a slight chance of rain, and the humidity is anticipated to rise to as high as 77%.
Australia vs Pakistan Live Streaming Details
Date & Time: Friday, October 20, 2:00 pm IST
Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar website and app
Australia vs Pakistan Squads
Pakistan Squad: Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Agha Salman, Fakhar Zaman, Usama Mir, Mohammad Wasim Jr
Australia Squad: Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steven Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis(w), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Sean Abbott, Travis Head, Alex Carey, Cameron Green